Activity No.5
- 3. A computer is a machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols. Its principal characteristics are: It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. t can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program). It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.
- 4. A computer is an electronic machine that accepts information (DATA), processes it according to specific instructions, and provides the results as a new information.
- 7. A microcomputer is a computer with a central processing unit (CPU) as a microprocessor. Designed for individual use, a microcomputer is smaller than a mainframe or a minicomputer. What is Microcomputer?
- 8. A minicomputer is a type of computer that possesses most of the features and capabilities of a large computer but is smaller in physical size. What is Minicomputer?
- 9. A personal computer is a general- purpose, cost-effective computer that is designed to be used by a single end- user. It is dependent on microprocessor technology, which allows PC makers to set the entire central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip. What is Personal Computer?
- 10. What is Supercomputer? It is the most powerful computers in terms of performance and data processing. It has the architecture, resources and components to achieve massive computing power.
- 11. What is Laptop? A laptop is a computer designed for portability. Laptops are usually less than 3 inches thick, weigh less than 5 pounds and can be powered by a battery. It is generally more expensive than desktops and netbooks.
- 12. What is Tablet? A tablet is a wireless touch screen personal computer (PC) that is smaller than a notebook but larger than a smartphone. Modern tablets are built with wireless Internet or local area networks (LAN) and a variety of software applications.
- 13. Software – a program that tells a computer how to perform tasks. Hardware – a physical devices that make up a computer system. BASIC PARTS OF COMPUTER:
- 14. oSoftware is a collection of instruction that enable the user to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks. Without software, computers would be useless. oSometimes abbreviated as SW and S/W. Software
- 15. Hardware oComputer hardware is the collection of physical components that constitute a computer system. Computer hardware is the physical parts or components of a computer.